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When funding growth, start-ups should always look towards non-dilutive funding sources to preserve a larger share of control over the company.

One of the main advantages of situating your start-up in Canada is the plethora of federal and provincial funding programs accessible to start-ups that can total over $20 billion each year.

This workshop will address the SR&ED tax credits, non-repayable grants, and interest-free loans available to early-stage companies, as well as how to structure your company and operations to take advantage of multiple funding opportunities.

This educational workshop will preceed GTAN|RAW, a monthly event held by the Golden Triangle Angel Network (GTAN), where entrepreneurs that are considering raising funds from Angels and Venture Capitalists have an opportunity to present their pitch to several members of GTAN, who will offer feedback and suggestions.

About the presenters:

Paul Leedham, CPA, CA, CGA

Paul is a partner at Manning Elliott LLP and provides accounting, assurance, and business advisory services with a primary focus on serving clients operating in the technology and investment fund industries. With over 17 years of experience, Paul works with technology companies and their financial and legal advisors to identify optimal strategies to monetize available incentive tax credits and other sources of funding for their organization.

Fernando Costa, CPA, CA

Fernando is a partner at Manning Elliott LLP and provides accounting, assurance, and business advisory services with a primary focus on assisting clients with the going public process and accessing capital markets. With over 25 years of experience, Fernando works with companies and their advisors to ensure they achieve their goals.

Kyle Lavender, BSc, JD

Kyle is a lawyer at LaBarge Weinstein LLP and practises corporate and securities law with a focus on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and corporate/commercial matters. He advises clients in connection with a variety of domestic and cross-border transactions including acquisitions, venture capital, growth equity and private equity financings, strategic alliances and initial public offerings. Kyle practices law in British Columbia and Ontario, and advises both domestic and international clients.

Jaap Siekman MSc, PEng, PMP

Jaap has 25+ years’ experience in Engineering, Product Development and Management in a variety of industries. As the Regional Manager for NorthBridge Consultants, he provides information on many Government Funding programs that support Innovation in Canada.

NorthBridge is a national consultancy firm, with offices in BC, ON and QC.

Laura Clarke, Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada

Laura Clarke is a Trade Commissioner based out of Global Affairs Canada’s Vancouver Regional Office. For the past 5 years, she has been supporting BC companies with wireless, telecommunications, financial technology, health IT and cyber security solutions, connecting them with resources locally and abroad. She was part of the team that established our Canadian Technology Accelerator in London, UK, in 2014, and returned in 2016 to expand the program to sectors outside of ICT. Prior to moving to Vancouver, Laura was part of Canada’s negotiating team for the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) as a Senior Trade Policy Officer in the CETA Secretariat.

Financing a startup company for innovation or growth has always been a challenge for many in Canada. However, what we lack in VCs is made up for by our plethora of government funding sources. Both the federal and provincial governments provide financial support through over $20 billion in various funding programs each year. If you need to extend your runway, consider doing so in a non-dilutive manner by taking advantage of government funding.

Join us for a free seminar on November 2, 2016 to learn about how sourcing funding from SR&ED tax credits, non-repayable grants and interest-free loans can give early-stage companies the edge they need to finance growth. This seminar will cover the following topics:

Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) funding

Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) funding

Federal Development Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) loans

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) support

Structuring your company to take advantage of Canadian funding opportunities